iichiko Saiten Shochu (Japan), 43% abv, $35.00, 750 ml
93
Excellent,
Highly Recommended
Tasting Note:
Provocative aromas of chalk, white grapefruit peel, and confectioner’s sugar foretell a medium-bodied spirit that is sweet on the attack, with bright melon and lychee notes, drying out nicely on the finish with a marzipan bitterness.
